A few days after the reports surfaced Anne Hathaway Having passed on his role as a villain in “Spider-Man 4,” the Oscar-winning actor is reportedly circling a major part in the upcoming Phase 7 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The report comes as the studio prepares to transition to its Mutant Saga in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ in 2027.
The tweet built speculation
The report comes after popular scooper ‘MyTimeToShineHello’ posted a tweet on X. “After turning down a role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Anne Hathaway is in talks for a MAJOR role in the next MCU saga,” the tweet stated. Although the studio has not confirmed the casting, rumors place Hathaway in a major role in the franchise’s X-Men-focused future.
Anne Hathaway and Sarah Snook played the role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”.
According to a YouTube video posted by industry expert Jeff Sneider, the casting discussion for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ involved Anne Hathaway and Sarah Snook as villains in the film’s development process. The filmmakers considered the two actresses for the role of a female antagonist, but in the end they did not join the project. “Those were like legit rumors, and basically I heard that Anne Hathaway died, and … Sarah Snook passed on (the role).”Jeff Sneider also revealed that the original concept for ‘Spider-Man 4’ involved an “older female villain,” which was circulated as a rumor before casting decisions were finalized.
Did Marvel change the original villain in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’?
Sneider stated that when both actors turned down the role, the studio reconsidered its approach to the character. He said, “Once those two passed… Marvel was, hmm. Should we beef up Jean’s role a bit?” indicating a change in creative direction during development.
The cast of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has been confirmed
Now, the film features a mix of MCU stars like Tom Holland and Zendaya and new faces, including Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo and Sadie Sink. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is set to release on July 31, 2026.
